Abraham Pleads With God For Sodom's Righteous
As the Lord prepared to judge the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah for their grievous sin, He revealed His intentions to Abraham. In a remarkable display of intercession and faith, Abraham boldly approached God, pleading for the cities to be spared if even a small number of righteous individuals could be found within them. This dialogue between God and Abraham highlights the Lord's perfect justice, His willingness to hear the petitions of His servant, and His profound mercy, even in the face of widespread wickedness.
And Abraham came near and said, 'Will You indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked? Suppose there are fifty righteous within the city; will You indeed sweep it away...?'
— Genesis 18:23-24 LSB
— Genesis 18:23-24 LSB
Timeline Box:
This pivotal event in Abraham's life, his intercession for Sodom, occurred during the Patriarchal Era, approximately 2067 BC. While the exact day is not specified, it represents a significant historical moment in God's dealings with humanity, fitting generally into the broader timeline surrounding 24 Cheshvan, the 8th month of the biblical sacred calendar (2nd month of the civil year).
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